Which of the Following Statements About Happiness as a Measure

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about happiness as a measure in political-economic systems is accurate?

• A)In the United States, relative income is likely to be a better predictor of happiness than standard of living.
• B)High levels of happiness in postcommunist countries demonstrate the effect of culture on happiness.
• C)Standard of living is the highest predictor of happiness in most western European countries.
• D)The twenty unhappiest countries in the world contain a mix of very poor and very rich states.
• E)Latin American countries' very low levels of happiness correlate with very low per capita income.

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